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How social media stars can help funds close the gender and ethnicity gap

Research from City Hive identified a lack of trust of the investment industry among women and ethnic minorities due to 'historic and ongoing exclusion'

Vestpod, which was started by former Lehman Brothers private equity analyst Emilie Bellet, is an example of a successful social media influencer focused on savings and investment
Vestpod, which was started by former Lehman Brothers private equity analyst Emilie Bellet, is an example of a successful social media influencer focused on savings and investment Photo: Vestpod

Asset managers should work with social media stars to help attract millions in potential investment from women and ethnic minorities, according to a new report.

As investors, the two groups have historically felt the sector is failing to engage with them. However, “building on an emerging professional or higher income population will help create a new class of investors, as long as they are identified and engaged with,” research by think tank and advocacy group City Hive says.

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